Montagny closer to Toyota-deal after retirement Panis?

Franck Montagny seems to be closer and closer to a deal with the Panasonic Toyota F1 Team as after the departure of Ricardo Zonta to Renault, Olivier Panis announced his retirement today. In an interview with F1Technical last week, the French F1 driver didn't want to say too much about his future, but an announcement is expected any day now.